As we age, the major arteries of our bodies frequently become thickened with plaque, a fatty material with an oatmeal-like consistency that builds up along the inner lining of blood vessels. The reason plaque forms isn’t entirely known, but it seems to be related to high levels of cholesterol inducing an inflammatory response, which can also attract and trap more cellular debris over time.

The place is surrounded by venerable old trees, particularly rhododendra.

Yes, Catherine sounds like a lovely name. I like it. My new name will be Catherine. She rolled the name Catherine silently again. The name had character a noble ring to it she really liked it.

Shikimic acid is further transformed into aromatic amino acids (phenylalanine, tyrosine, and tryptophan) through chorismic acid.